There are many roles involved in caring for clients in the specialized area of child psychiatry
Which of the following diverse clinical functions includes the role of the nurse generalist working in child psychiatry? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Administer medication
2. Utilize knowledge and skills related to the mental health needs of clients
3. Prescribe psychotropic medications
4. Utilize knowledge related to the physical health needs of clients
5. Order diagnostic tests necessary to monitor effects of psychotropic medications
1,2,4
Rationale: Administer medication. The nurse generalist working in child psychiatry will administer medications that require strict and systematic monitoring
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